A new study shows that your kid's toys might be worth more, over time, than an investment in a precious metal. Should you change your investment strategy? Are collectibles actually worth allocating investment dollars to purchase? We'll also talk about the just-ended government shutdown. How do families who were impacted by the shutdown put their lives back together? We'll have some advice that also will help families NOT affected by the shutdown on today's show.

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